CONTROVERSY: Kolkata's Millenium Park office painted Saffron before PM Modi's 2-day visit

Ahe of PM Narendra Modi's 2-day visit to Kolkata, city's iconic Millenium park's office has been painted saffron on Friday. Visuals show that office building which previously sported a light cream colour was painted saffron ahe of PM's visit on Saturday. Prime Minister is scheduled to inaugurate light and sound show for iconic Howrah bridge on occasion of 150 years of Kolkata Port Trust at park.

PM Modi on two-day Kolkata visit from Saturday

Millennium Park office painted saffron ahe of PM visit

Massive controversy broke online over park's new saffron paint with several Twitter users slamming decision. After facing severe backlash, Kolkata Port Trust (KoPT) officials have repainted office back to its cream she. Earlier in day, Calcutta High Court allowed BJP to hold rally currently ongoing led by MP Locket Chatterjee over crimes against women.

Here are both visuals:

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PM's Kolkata visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in West Bengal capital on Saturday and Sunday to participate in sesquicentenary celebrations of Kolkata Port Trust and dedication of herit buildings to nation. On Saturday, prime minister will dedicate to nation four refurbished herit buildings in Kolkata to nation, a statement from Prime Minister's Office said. se are Old Currency Building, Belvedere House, Metcalfe House, and Victoria Memorial Hall. 

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Moreover, he will be handing over a cheque of Rs 501 crore towards final installment to meet deficit of pension fund of retired and existing employees of Kolkata Port Trust, statement said. prime minister will also be felicitating two oldest pensioners of Kolkata Port Trust -- Nagina Bhagat, 105, and Naresh Chandra Chakraborty, 100 and launch Port anm during event. Besides, he will unveil a plaque of 150 years of commemorative installation at site of original Port jetties.